One suspect in early morning shooting arrested

One suspect in early morning shooting arrested

Corey Ball, 22, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery. He was found in Ringgold, Ga., and is currently at the Catoosa County Justice Center awaiting extradition to Tennessee, Chattanooga police spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary said in a news release.

At around 12:30 this morning, police responded to 719 E. 49th Street in Chattanooga and found Johnny Tripp, 35, with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and thighs. Police believe Tripp was robbed before he was shot, Weary said.